STARTING AND OPERATING
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earlier tire replacement. Under-inflation also increases
tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel
consumption.
WARNING! (Continued)
•
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob-
lems.Youcouldlosecontrolofyourvehicle.
Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect
vehiclehandlingandcanfailsuddenly,resultingin
lossofvehiclecontrol.
Unequaltirepressuresfromonesideofthevehicle
totheothercancausethevehicletodrifttotheright
orleft.
RideComfortandVehicleStability
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Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride.
Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable
ride. Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the
stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of
sluggishresponseoroverresponsivenessinthesteering. 5
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Alwaysdrivewitheachtireinflatedtotherecom-
mendedcoldtireinflationpressure.
Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict-
ablesteeringresponse.
Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the
vehicletodriftleftorright.
Economy
Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear
patternstodevelopacrossthetiretread.Theseabnormal
wearpatternswillreducetreadliferesultinginaneedfor
Tire Inflation Pressures
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the
driver’sside“B”Pillar.
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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